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Republicans ask Pennsylvania court to put on hold decision on mail ballot envelope rules

Oct. 31, 2024 17:44 PM EDT

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Republicans wasted no time in appealing a Pennsylvania court decision that would relax the rules for mail ballots, asking the state Supreme Court on Thursday to reverse a lower-court opinion issued one day earlier. The state and national GOP filed an...

Pennsylvania challenge of Elon Musk's $1M-a-day voter sweepstakes moves to federal court

Oct. 31, 2024 16:58 PM EDT

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A Pennsylvania prosecutor's effort to shut down Elon Musk's $1 million-a-day voter sweepstakes moved to federal court on Thursday after a state judge let both sides debate their grievances in a hearing skipped by the world's richest man. Judge Angelo Foglietta...

Jaguars coach Doug Pederson hopeful of a happy homecoming in his Philadelphia return

Oct. 31, 2024 16:40 PM EDT

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Nick Foles made his return to Philadelphia this season to say goodbye. His partner in bronze is back this weekend, only Doug Pederson isn’t interested in feel-good farewells or taking a teary stroll down memory lane. Instead, Pederson is coaching for his job...

The Latest: With just 5 days to go, Harris and Trump continue to battle for votes

Oct. 31, 2024 16:15 PM EDT

Democrat Kamala Harris says recent comments by her opponent, Republican Donald Trump, are “offensive” and that it's clear he doesn't understand women. She was responding to Trump, who said Wednesday that he will protect women, “whether the women like it or not.” The subtext...

Eagles return home looking to defeat struggling Jaguars

Oct. 31, 2024 12:43 PM EDT

Jacksonville (2-6) at Philadelphia (5-2) Sunday, 4:05 p.m. EST, CBS BetMGM NFL odds: Eagles by 7 1/2. Against the spread: Jaguars 4-4; Philadelphia 4-3 Series record: Eagles lead 4-3. Last meeting: On Oct. 2, 2022, Miles...

No. 3 Penn State eyes validation while No. 4 Ohio State QB Howard seeks vindication in Big Ten clash

Oct. 31, 2024 11:21 AM EDT

Will Howard has a score to settle. The Ohio State quarterback is hardly the only one. Howard grew up in the Philadelphia suburbs waiting for Penn State coach James Franklin to recruit him. Only the Nittany Lions never offered him a scholarship. Four years and two schools later, the...

Enviri: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Oct. 31, 2024 07:39 AM EDT

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Enviri Corporation (NVRI) on Thursday reported a loss of $13.2 million in its third quarter. On a per-share basis, the Philadelphia-based company said it had a loss of 16 cents. Losses, adjusted for non-recurring costs and to account for...

Comcast: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Oct. 31, 2024 07:18 AM EDT

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Comcast Corp. (CMCSA) on Thursday reported third-quarter profit of $3.63 billion. The Philadelphia-based company said it had profit of 94 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for amortization costs and investment costs, were $1.12 per share....

Tobias Harris returns to Philadelphia to help the Pistons win for the first time this season, 105-95

Oct. 30, 2024 21:51 PM EDT

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Tobias Harris had 18 points and 14 rebounds in his Philadelphia return and the Detroit Pistons won for the first time in five games this season, beating the 76ers 105-95 on Wednesday night. Harris joined Detroit — 14-68 last season — in the offseason as a...

Democrats are leaning on celebrity star power. Will it matter?

Oct. 30, 2024 20:18 PM EDT

WASHINGTON (AP) — Kamala Harris has Bruce Springsteen, Taylor Swift and Beyoncé. Donald Trump has Kid Rock, Waka Flocka Flame and Hulk Hogan. As the 2024 campaign whirls into its final week, Democrats are noticeably leaning on their star power advantage, calling on a diverse range...